Vesta Case? Oversized With Sliding Striker
Posted: Sat Mar 26, 2011 8:25 am
I was just curious if everyone would agree with my thinking regarding this very fine object.
Its hallmarked from London 1906-07 with makers mark being that of Henry Williamson Ltd.
It was purchased and described as an Edwardian calling card case but I see this myself as a vesta case for longer than normal matches, longer matches being used for the lighting of stoves,fires as well as cigars and cigarettes without one burning their fingers, What I cant work out is why the striker which is located on the front actualy slides up and down... Why would this not just be fixed like on all other vesta's?
It measures 83x44mm. An interesting example which I would appreciate anyone elses thoughts on.
Its hallmarked from London 1906-07 with makers mark being that of Henry Williamson Ltd.
It was purchased and described as an Edwardian calling card case but I see this myself as a vesta case for longer than normal matches, longer matches being used for the lighting of stoves,fires as well as cigars and cigarettes without one burning their fingers, What I cant work out is why the striker which is located on the front actualy slides up and down... Why would this not just be fixed like on all other vesta's?
It measures 83x44mm. An interesting example which I would appreciate anyone elses thoughts on.